Cincinnati Bengals at Washington Football Team Odds and Game Pick (2020)
Sunday’s matchup between Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals and Alex Smith and the Washington Football Team probably won’t be showing up on many radars this week. However, this showdown between two-win teams could be one of the closest contests of Week 11.
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Details
- Opening Line: Washington -1.5
- Last Meeting: October 30, 2016: Tie, 26-26
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CIN
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+1.5
-108
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o47
-110
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+105
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WAS
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-1.5
-112
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u47
-110
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-125
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Overview
Come on, how can you not get excited for this game knowing these two teams tied the last time they faced off? Okay, how about getting the opportunity to see both the No. 1 and No. 2 overall picks in the 2020 NFL Draft square off? Now that’s a storyline!
These two teams are in much different places since that last meeting. The Bengals appear to have their savior at quarterback in Joe Burrow, while Washington has an entirely new team name, a new coach, and still no long-term answer at quarterback.
The Football Team is now rolling Alex Smith out at quarterback. Smith’s first career start in return from a gruesome leg injury actually went pretty well. He threw for a career-high 390 yards last week, but Washington still lost to Detroit on a last-second field goal. Washington ranks 31st in points scored and 30th in yards per play.
But you know what Washington does have? A legitimate pass rush! Led by the trio of Montez Sweat, Chase Young, and Ryan Kerrigan, Washington ranks fifth in the league with 28 sacks and get pressure on 23.8% of opponent dropbacks.
Washington’s fearsome front seven could have a field day against Burrow’s Bengals. After putting up at least 27 points in each of their last three games, Cincinnati’s offense hit the skids last week in Pittsburgh. Burrow was under duress all game and was ultimately sacked four times.
When Burrow has time, he’s looked pretty good and has spread the ball around to A.J. Green, Tyler Boyd and rookie Tee Higgins. The problem is Cincinnati’s offensive line rarely gives their franchise quarterback enough time to throw. Burrow has been sacked 32 times this season, the third-most in the league.
Trends
- Cincinnati is 7-4 ATS as a road underdog since 2019.
- Washington is 0-1 ATS and straight up as a favorite this season.
Bottom Line
The Bengals have the advantage at quarterback and skill positions, but Washington might have the advantage everywhere else. Young and Washington’s front seven should cause havoc for Burrow on the road. And while Washington’s offense isn’t much to write home about, Cincinnati’s defense is still the inferior unit.
The Bengals allow 6.2 yards per play and don’t get much pressure on the quarterback with just 11 sacks on the season. Watch for Logan Thomas to break out alongside Terry McLaurin. Smith loves throwing to his tight ends, and Cincinnati has given up 583 yards and six touchdowns to opposing tight ends.
Washington should dominate in the trenches on both sides of the ball. Lay the short number with the home favorite.
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